Welcome new and returning students, a new semester is upon us! We invite thee to visit Mullen Library, where many events await thy discovery. Whether thou seekest knowledge for study or curiosity, our halls stand ready to support all scholarly endeavors. Let the library be thy steadfast companion in the pursuit of learning. Read on for more details!
Seeketh Council with a Librarian
The tome masters of Mullen stand ready to aid thy scholarly quests, be it guidance in research, wisdom in source evaluation, or mastery of databases. Visit libraries.catholic.edu and click “Contact Us” to email a librarian or schedule an audience (in person or via Zoom) with the expert best suited to thy field.
Chart Thy Course: Introduction to Tableau
Harness the alchemy of Tableau Public to turn raw data into interactive maps, charts, and dashboards worthy of a royal court. See wizard Kevin Gunn demonstrate how to connect datasets, craft visual “stories,” and share your creations online. Takes place over Zoom on Friday, September 19, from 12–1 p.m. Register through the Events page at libraries.catholic.edu.
Curiosities on Display
Come forth and behold the treasures of Mullen Library! Glimpse a bygone day in The Heart of Scholarship: 100 Years of Mullen Library in the May Gallery (1st floor) with photos and artifacts documenting the history of Mullen Library. Coming soon to the Main Reading Room: It Came From the Archives… Peek into the perils of preservation with real-life “nightmares” from the University Archives!
Craft with Mullen
Forge thy own scholar’s token! Join us in crafting collaged bookmarks on Wednesday, Sept. 3, and Thursday, Sept. 4, from 12–2 p.m. in the May Gallery.
Scour the Scrolls Better with Acing Research
Sharpen thy scholarly sword! These sessions will help new adventurers master the lay of the land, conquer the databases, and discern truth from folly in the written word.
- Intro to Mullen: Discover the riches of the University Libraries and learn how to wield the many resources at your command. Tuesday, September 2 at 3 p.m. or Wednesday, September 3 at 6 p.m.
- Search Strategy: Hone tactics for questing through databases and unearthing knowledge with precision. Tuesday, September 9 at 3 p.m. or Wednesday, September 10 at 6 p.m.
- Types of Information: Learn to judge the scrolls you encounter from primary chronicles to scholarly tomes, and separate gold from fool’s gold. Tuesday, September 16 at 3 p.m. or Wednesday, September 17 at 6 p.m.
Information Desk of Lore and Learning
Near the library’s entrance, beside the Welcome Desk, you’ll find the Information Desk–where wise peers are ever ready to aid thee in navigating tomes, call numbers, and scholarly quests.
Tours of the Realm
Venture into the vaults with a Rare Books Tour on Friday, September 12 or explore the chronicles of our kingdom during the University Archives Tour on Friday, September 19, both from 2–3 p.m. Please RSVP for tours. All scrolls of knowledge (and RSVP links) await thee on the Events page at libraries.catholic.edu.